Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 236g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 221.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (86/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.